Nepean Geotechnics Pty Ltd offers geotechnical consulting required during preliminary studies, design and construction of various size projects from a single lot residential development to residential subdivisions, multi-storey and commercial developments.

Our services include:

Geotechnical Investigation & Design

• Lot classification in accordance with AS2870
• Subsurface investigation for development applications(DA), dwellings, high rise and commercial buildings and provide recommendations on suitable footing types (shallow and deep) and geotechnical design parameters
• Bearing capacity assessment
• Investigation of foundation settlement and other soil related problems
• Groundwater investigation and drainage recommendation
• Infiltration testing

Slope Stability Assessment

• Long term slope stability risk assessment in accordance with the Australian Geomechanics Society’s (AGS) Guidelines
• Stability Risk Assessment in accordance with the RMS Guidelines
• Numerical modelling and stability analysis of cuts and fill embankments

Earthworks

• Design of excavations and engineered fill embankment
• Evaluation and recommendation on earthworks, excavation and backfilling
• Temporary working platform design

Pavements

• Pavement investigation and design
• Evaluation of existing pavement and rehabilitation

Geotechnical Inspections

• Earthworks supervision and inspection
• Construction supervision and foundation material inspection for shallow footings and bored piles
• Engineering inspection of excavation, cut slopes and other earthworks
• Inspection of stripped subgrade and proof roll testing
• Installation and monitoring of standpipe piezometers

Acid Sulfate Soil Assessment

Salinity Assessment

Waste Classification